Name of the Project
Battery energy storage system (BESS).
Location
Hunter region, in Newcastle, in Australia.
Project Owner/s
Precinct Capital and Edify Energy.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a first-of-its-kind 28 MW BESS.
The battery will be 2 500 m2.
The facility will act like a shock absorber within the electrical network, absorbing electricity from the grid when generation exceeds demand and exporting electricity to the grid at times of lower generation, including during intermittent solar and wind resource.
Potential Job Creation
Between 20 and 30 direct jobs are expected to be created during construction.
Additional contracting opportunities for local Newcastle businesses will also be provided throughout the construction and operation of the facility.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project was announced in December 2021, with construction and commissioning expected to be completed in six to eight months.
Latest Developments
A development application has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for the project.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Edify Energy, tel +61 2 8790 4000.